03/06/2026
"Direct contractor."
One of the most abused terms in Singapore renovation.
Many companies use it.
Very few people stop and ask what it actually means.
Here's a simple question:
If someone says they are direct...
Do they also work as a subcontractor for IDs?
Because if they really supply IDs, their prices must be low enough for IDs to mark up and resell.
That's not opinion.
That's mathematics.
There is nothing wrong with paying for project management, coordination and convenience.
But there is something wrong when marketing creates confusion.
Homeowners, before your next renovation quotation...
Ask better questions.
The answer may surprise you.